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		<title>CF 135: Herbs and Volleyballs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In this episode: Farmer's Market, Herb Sales, Homeschooling Lessons, Kathryn's Volleyball, BVCHEA Statement of Faith, Boston Here we come!, 19th anniversary, The New Abortion Providers, Mail Bag: Debra in Florida.]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/07/19/cf-135-herbs-and-volleyballs/</link>
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		<title>Emma Lee</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s our newest adopted kid &#8211; Emma Lee, studying hard -as usual. That&#8217;s why she&#8217;s such a good student. Her younger Sweeney brothers and sisters should take a lesson!]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/07/10/emma-lee/</link>
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		<title>Mattie Claire</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Picture by Brandi Tejeda Photography]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/07/08/mattie-claire/</link>
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		<title>Ronald Reagan On The Fourth of July</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The following is a 1981 July 4th message from President Ronald Reagan For one who was born and grew up in the small towns of the Midwest, there is a special kind of nostalgia about the Fourth of July. I remember it as a day almost as long-anticipated as Christmas. This was helped along by the appearance in store windows ...]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/07/03/ronald-reagan-on-the-fourth-of-july/</link>
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		<title>Austin at Summer Camp</title>
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		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/07/02/austin-at-summer-camp/</link>
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		<title>CF 134: Oh, Poo!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In this micro-episode of the Catholic Family: Christmas in July, compost pails, berry season, parenting tip, traveling monstrances.]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/06/28/cf-133-oh-poo/</link>
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		<title>CF 133: Being Catholic In China</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Special Edition of Catholic Family: David interviews a friend from China about being Catholic in China. ]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/06/21/cf-133-being-catholic-in-china/</link>
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		<title>Kathryn</title>
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		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/06/11/kathryn/</link>
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		<title>David and Mattie Claire</title>
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		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/06/11/david-and-mattie-claire/</link>
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		<title>Squash</title>
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		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/06/11/squash/</link>
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		<title>Hannah</title>
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		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/06/11/hannah/</link>
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		<title>CF 131: White Boy Blues</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In this episode: Nacho party, Luke sings the blues, Why your phone bill is so high, Adopting a 23 year old, Kathryn’s swim-team pic in the Navasota Examiner,  Austin’s dream, ordination, motto of the bible: Be Prepared.]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/05/28/cf-131-white-boy-blues/</link>
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		<title>Catholic Survival Shelters</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you remember a time not too long ago when some families were building bomb shelters and survival shelters? It was an action many felt called to do during the cold war days. We may have seen many of these people as sort of quirky or strange. They didn’t want to be a part of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/04/29/catholic-survival-shelters/</link>
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		<title>CF 130: Stupid Fish</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In this episode: the CF has posted two shows in a row! Mary Jane&#8217;s Farm Magazine,  homeschooler&#8217;s connections and relationships, idiosyncrasies, good business posture,  table talk, kid career goals &#8211; Scare Tactics or Realistic Expectations?  Mailbag:  Tom in MN, Juan in OK, Pat in IN, Christina from Canada on Mark Shea&#8217;s Ayn Rand Blog Post.
email [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/04/09/cf-130-stupid-fish/</link>
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		<title>CF 129.5: Back Catalog Feed</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Just a little note to tell you about our new back-catalog feed. You may have noticed that our subscription feed only goes back to episode 100. Would you like to hear us before I had so much gray hair, before we had teenagers, and when we were young and good looking?  You can download those [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/04/08/cf-129-5-back-catalog-feed/</link>
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		<title>CF 129: Weed Flowers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
In this episode: simple flowers,  Simple Fish Soup,    Catholic movies,   NFP Scare, quick confessions,  Atlas Shrugged. Final song: Chris Daniels and the Kings: You Don&#8217;t Change Horses in the Middle of the Stream
Contact us [at] catholicfami...]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/04/06/cf-129-weed-flowers/</link>
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		<title>(Easter) CONVERSION &amp; AMAZING GRACE</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Catholic Family Column for April 2010 by Deacon Tom Fox
My wife and I have followed the Catholic Family folks, AKA: The Sweeneys for years now. If I remember correctly &#8212; David is a convert to the Catholic Faith.  And again, if memory serves correctly &#8212; Allyson isn’t a convert but was raised in a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/04/01/easter-conversion-amazing-grace/</link>
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		<title>Elizabeth Ficocelli and the Gift of Lenten Confession</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Most of us don’t think of Lent as a season of gifts. Most have trouble thinking of Lent itself as a gift. And perhaps one part of this struggle is because the Holy Season of Lent reminds us to take seriously the 2,000 year old call of Jesus, the call to repentance. That call is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/03/07/elizabeth-ficocelli-and-the-gift-of-lenten-confession/</link>
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		<title>CF 128: Almost Spring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In this episode: Does planting time really simplify your life? Catholic homeschooling projects, We&#8217;re Debt Free! Random seating for supper, good management is good parenting, simplifying church donations,  Mail Bag: Cassie
Contact us by emailing us [at] catholicfamilypodcast [dot] com or call us on our feedback line at 206-339-8993
Final Song: Hello Industry &#8211; Half of my [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/02/16/cf-128-almost-spring/</link>
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		<title>CF 127: Back in the Saddle</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In this episode:  what do you like about being Catholic,  Book Review: Hugo Pepper, Movie Reviews: Liberty Kids, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Kid&#8217;s Catholic Corner: What is Lent? Mattie Moment.
You can contact us by emailing thekids [at]  catholicfamilykids [dot]  com or calling our Podline at 206-339-8993
Final Song: Our God is Amazing by [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/02/12/cf-127-back-in-the-saddle/</link>
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		<title>Changing Channels, Changing Wives</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A Catholic Family Column by Deacon Tom Fox
There is a saying that has found a home in my memory cells to use when it’s appropriate. I believe it originated on the Seinfeld TV show many years  ago. It goes: “Men don’t want to know what’s on TV; men want to know what else is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/02/08/changing-channels-changing-wives/</link>
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		<title>CF 126: Simplicity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In this episode:  The Catholic Family retools the show: Living Simply Within Your Means, giving campaigns, separating the kids, movies, school&#8217;s back in session, tuba Christmas, reading the bible with your kids.
Links in this episode:
 http://www.excellenceinwriting.com/
Call our feedback line at 206-339-8993 or email us [at] catholicfamilypodcast [dot] com
Final Song: Adrina Thorpe &#8211; Did You Think
Episode [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2010/01/05/cf-126-simplicity/</link>
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		<title>Musically Touching Hearts at Christmas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello and well-wishes from Deacon Tom and Dee Fox. We greet and care for the Sweeney Family in Texas. And through this column, we hope we reach some or many of their listeners. We send you Christmas greetings and warm holiday wishes.
We have a person in our family who has been through a lot. She [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/12/13/musically-touching-hearts-at-christmas/</link>
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		<title>CF 125: Kid’s Edition</title>
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In this episode, the Catholic Family Kids have a little fun. Since they deleted the shownotes, who knows what they are talking about?
email thekids [at] catholicfamilypodcast [dot] com or call 206-339-8993 to leave feedback.
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		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/11/27/cf-125-kid%e2%80%99s-edition/</link>
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		<title>CF 124: The Power of Prayer</title>
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In this episode: Wood Badge, Confirmation,  Catholic Charlotte Mason idea, Director of Planned Parenthood resigns, Mail Bag: Dee from,  AZ, Pamella from Glasgow. Final Song: Flame of Freedom by Grandbury Live.
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		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/11/11/cf-124-the-power-of-prayer/</link>
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		<title>Is Your Church Broken?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the topics that I think I need to write about every once in a while is the brokenness of the Church. Those of us in new media &#8212; we don’t do this very much&#8230; we keep a pretty positive profile on our output and sharing. And yet &#8212; most of can see and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/11/09/is-your-church-broken/</link>
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		<title>CF 123: Flying Solo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In this episode, David flies solo, sans Allyson. Review of The Dragon&#8217;s Eye: The Dragonology Chronicles, Volume One by Dugald A. Steer (Author), Douglas Carrel (Illustrator), Catholic Vitamins, 40 Days for Life, Pat Gohn &#8211; Among Women,  Ask Sammy: Why Sammy Got Kicked Out of Heaven,  Final Song: The Only One by Ten Nine courtesy [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/11/03/cf-123-flying-solo/</link>
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		<title>Deacon Tom: Jesus Wouldn’t Let Go of My Hands</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I’ve often wondered about the average age of those who listen to David and Allyson’s podcast. I would guess &#8212; although the Sweeneys would know better &#8212; I would guess that they have a wide range of audience &#8212; but most would be in their 30’s and 40’s. What do you think?
I ask about this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/09/29/deacon-tom-jesus-wouldn%e2%80%99t-let-go-of-my-hands/</link>
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		<title>CF 122: Holy Sheet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In this episode:  Who  is CFP? Laundry Soap Update,  Baby Update, Why did Satan get kicked out of Heaven? New parochial vicar &#8211; Fr. Phi, ghostly albs, What does the Catholic Church say about ghosts? Movie Review: Incredible Mr. Limpet, Mail Bag: Jim from Monkey in the Middle Podcast, Mary from MN, Dee from AZ
Links [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/09/18/cf-122-holy-sheet/</link>
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		<title>CF 121: Kids Edition – Uglies and Sisters</title>
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In this episode:  Armor Games, Moshi Monsters, Review of Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, Review of The Sisters Grimm by Michael Buckley, Catholic Vitamins, Mattie Claire, Voicemail from Mary, Paul from New York
Links in this episode:
http://www.addicting...]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/08/28/cf-121-kids-edition-%e2%80%93-uglies-and-sisters/</link>
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		<title>CF 120: Are You OK?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In this episode:  We need a beer! Homeschool Share dotcom,  laundry soap, Parenting &#8211; Teach Your Children 12 Ways to Live a Life with No Regrets by Bob and Cheryl Moeller, Mailbag:  Mary from MN, Cheri from South Dakota,  Dr. Jim Beeghley,  Petra, Pat from IN, Lisa Hendey
Links in this episode:
http://homeshoolshare.com/
http://www.mommiesmagazine.com/cheryl-moeller/667/
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/PylWond.html
http://www.siministries.org
Please send us your feedback [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/08/20/cf-120-are-you-ok/</link>
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		<title>CF 119: Kidless</title>
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In this episode: The floating raft explained, Feature Films for Families: Down and Derby, Kidless, Structure/No Structure,  Matthew&#8217;s Baptism, Church Chat: 1st Peter Chap 3v8, Homemade Laundry Detergent, Email: Tina, Greg,  Mary.
Links in thi...]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/08/08/cf-119-kidless/</link>
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		<title>CF 118: Special Kids Edition</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In this episode: The kids return to the show with a special kids edition. We are NOT podfaders!, Austin reviews summer camp and  being Troop 159 chaplain, Austin and Luke review video &#8211; Down and Derby, Hannah reviews Lightning Thief,  Kathryn reviews Septamus Heap series, Kathryn and Hannah discuss theater camp,  Luke&#8217;s Jokes,  CNMC
Please send [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/08/02/cf-118-special-kids-edition/</link>
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		<title>CF 117: A New Listener</title>
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In this episode:  The Catholic Family returns after a 5 week hiatus; Baby Update, Kathryn&#8217;s Program, All about Food.
Links in this episode:
SQPN Connect
Sarah Bauer
Call our comment line at 206-339-8993 or email  us [at] catholicfamilypodcast ...]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/07/27/cf-117-a-new-listener/</link>
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		<title>Do You Underline Sentences in The Books You Read?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi there Catholic Family Podcast listeners and readers! Back yard-reading and blessings of the summer of 2009. Just in time for summer, we finished installation of a covered deck over our concrete patio and we’re already using it. Last Sunday, we had dinner out there – with a ceiling fan slowly pushing a gentle breeze [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/06/02/do-you-underline-sentences-in-the-books-you-read/</link>
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		<title>CF 116: Hammer Down</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In this episode: David&#8217;s tomatoes,  baby update, Clothesline and clothespin bag, hammer down,  parenting tip of the week, Deacon Tom&#8217;s article on praying together, Mail Bag; Patrick in Michigan, Sean the Duct-Tape-Guy, Catholic New Media Celebration
Link to Clothespin Bag Allyson likes
Final Song: Hammer Down by Wiser Time
Email us [at] catholicfamilypodcast.com or call our comment line [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/06/02/cf-116-hammer-down/</link>
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		<title>David and Allyson’s Top Ten Parenting Tips for 2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Patrick in Michigan compiled this list of our recent top ten (thanks Pat!):

Have them read the back of the Loreal  Preference Box.  It has the best sentence structure.
They must pray before meals.   Otherwise, starve them until they pray for mercy.
Be consistent.  If you aren&#8217;t, you  might mess up and not cover all [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/05/14/david-and-allyson%e2%80%99s-top-ten-parenting-tips-for-2009/</link>
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		<title>CF 115: Parents’ Year In Review</title>
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In this episode: David and Allyson review the top 10 issues (tips?) they had during the past year. Allyson undergoes a miraculous transformation. David finds a trade.
Call our comment line at 206-339-8993
or
email us [at] catholicfamilypodcast.com
Lin...]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/05/12/cf-115-parents%e2%80%99-year-in-review/</link>
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		<title>The Family That Prays Together…</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This year – 2009 is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Fr. Patrick Peyton, CSC. He was a famous priest back in the 1940’s and 1950’s and beyond. If you don’t yet know of him (or have forgotten about him) – please stick with this column.
It is interesting to me that Father Peyton wrote [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/05/04/the-family-that-prays-together%e2%80%a6/</link>
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		<title>CF 114: Cafagymatorium</title>
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In this episode: Family Life; Working in the Yard, Lara&#8217;s Texas Homesteader, Allyson contemplates a year without makeup, Recycling, Catholic School Reunion, Church Life; Confirmation Retreat, Luke&#8217;s First Communion, Mailbag; Debbie from Te...]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/04/24/cf-114-cafagymatorium/</link>
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		<title>Wives &amp; Daughters: Bearers of the Resurrected Christ</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Christ is risen… Alleluia. He is truly risen… Alleluia! Hello and blessings once again. The theme that’s in my heart (again) is how this season leads many of us (well me at least – and a few others that I am in contact with) to want to ‘green up’ their lives… add some spring thinking [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/04/14/wives-daughters-bearers-of-the-resurrected-christ/</link>
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		<title>CF 113: Psychedelic Baby</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In this episode:  Luke makes his first reconciliation, tie dying the baby&#8217;s onsies, camping and parenting tips &#8211; no sarcasm, review of The  Wonder Clock by Howard Pyle, Triduum podcasts, Mail Bag: Mary From MN, Deacon Tom,  Kathryn gives &#8216;thumbs up&#8217; for Kitt Kittridge &#8211; American Girl movie
Don&#8217;t for get the SQPN Giving Campaign or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/04/06/cf-113-psychedelic-baby/</link>
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		<title>CF 112: Holy Saturday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
2009 Triduum Special: The liturgical meaning and music of Holy Saturday.  Credits to Linda Armstrong and the choristers of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Plantersville, TX. Music from GIA used with permission.
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		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/04/06/cf-112-holy-saturday/</link>
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		<title>CF 111: Good Friday</title>
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2009 Triduum Special: The liturgical meaning and music of Good Friday.  Credits to Linda Armstrong and the choristers of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Plantersville, TX. Music from GIA used with permission.
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		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/04/06/cf-111-good-friday/</link>
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		<title>CF 110: Triduum Holy Thursday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
2009 Triduum Special: The liturgical meaning and music of Holy Thursday.  Credits to Linda Armstrong and the choristers of St. Mary&#8217;s Catholic Church in Plantersville, TX. Music from GIA used with permission.
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		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/04/06/cf-110-triduum-holy-thursday/</link>
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		<title>CF 109: Man Your Stations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In this episode:  The kids want more bandwidth, Allyon&#8217;s reunion, Spring Break, Parenting Tip: Getting the Kids to Bed, Shakespearian Movie,  Church Life: Stations of the Cross. Final Song: Stabat Mater- Haydn.
Links in this episode:
Stations of the Cross
Stations for Children
Link to the words for the Stabat Mater and real audio link
Pronounciations of the Latin
Stations of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/03/17/cf-109-man-your-stations/</link>
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		<title>CF108: The Baby Poop Episode</title>
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In this episode: Podcasting by the seat of their pants, David and Allyson talk about the new baby, parenting kids after 9pm and lots of poop issues.
Green Mountain Diapers
Very Baby
Call our comment line at 206-339-8993
email us [at] catholicfamilypod...]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/03/09/cf108-the-baby-poop-episode/</link>
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		<title>Lent In a Simple Saintly Style</title>
		<description><![CDATA[March 2009 Column for www.Catholicfamilypodcast.com
Hello Catholic Family members. Lenten blessings and ‘can’t we go get a coffee and a piece of peach pie somewhere?’ Greetings.
If you are using many of the wonderful SQPN or other Catholic websites – you are aware that Lent is everywhere. Priests and deacons and e-family members giving you Lenten [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/03/01/lent-in-a-simple-saintly-style/</link>
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		<title>CF107: Lives of Service</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In this episode: The kids&#8217; camping trip, review of Fireproof, service opportunities, baby update, the kids learn to dance, visiting priests, mailbag; Pat from Michigan, Michael Rieken.
Links in this episode:
Quinzhee 
Ice Racing
Graphic: Saint Maximillian Kolbe by lordshadowblade
SQPN Catholic New Media Celebration June 27th, 2009 in San Antonio Texas
contact us @ catholicfamilypodcast [dot] com or call [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/02/09/cf107-lives-of-service/</link>
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		<title>Getting In Physical &amp; Spiritual Shape</title>
		<description><![CDATA[(SQPN) CATHOLIC FAMILY EXERCISE 
Hello dear members of the Catholic Family Podcast Family. And from what I see and hear – many of you are also members of the greater SQPN Family: listening to other podcasts, becoming members of their families as well. If you are new to all of this – welcome. I hope [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://catholicfamily.sqpn.com/2009/02/03/getting-in-physical-spiritual-shape/</link>
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